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Hirundo

Hirundo

9.9
A group of small birds like the barn swallow
  • noun
  • /hɪˈrʌndoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • Hirundo is the type genus that encompasses several common swallows found across Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • The barn swallow, scientifically known as Hirundo rustica, is a widely distributed species.

  • The Hirundo genus includes many species of swallows.

  • Many ornithologists study the migration patterns of birds in the genus Hirundo.

  • Did you know that Hirundo means swallow in Latin?

  • Many ornithologists study the migration patterns of birds in the genus Hirundo.

  • Hirundo is the type genus that encompasses several common swallows found across Europe and Asia.

  • The barn swallow, scientifically known as Hirundo rustica, is a widely distributed species.

Compounds

Hirundo pyrrhonota
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American swallow that nests in groups and builds bottle-shaped mud nests on cliffs and bridges

Hirundo rustica
  • Specialized
8.8

A small bird with a long forked tail that builds mud nests on buildings

Sterna hirundo
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sea bird with white, black, and grey feathers that nests in Europe and North America

Surface Forms

Hirundo singular
Hirundo plural

Etymology

The word Hirundo comes from Latin and simply means 'swallow', so scientists used it as the name for the group of swallows found around the world.